It would be surprising if this actually comes to trial. There will be negotiations to avoid this. He will not 'go to court cry how bad of a life he had growing up'. This seems to be such a cruel indifference to suffering and a sadism that makes one cry. He will get the maximum. It will not be enough of a punishment but it is what the law proscribes. We need to wait and see what the investigation discovers as to what was going on behind closed doors and what the mother knew and didn't know. We can be outraged that she did nothing but we don't yet know what the police know. One would think that if there was a reason to take her into custody, they would have done so. So far, no charges against her.

I think some of the people writing comments are missing some of the facts. First he admitted to the horrific things done to this 2month old infant,the coroners report states that one of the ribs was broken for at least a week,the parents did not bring this child to hospital in the middle of the night it was 2:00 in the afternoon,he admitted to dropping baby on the 16th and there was swelling and bruising {4 days before bringing to hosp},he admitted to coming home at 1:00 a.m. feeding baby AND PLACING IT IN CAR SEAT IN LAUNDRY ROOM!!!, and baby wasn't checked on again for 12hrs when it was found not breathing. Where was the 20month old son sleeping until 1:00p.m. as well or did he get up and make his own breakfast?!!! where was the mother when your infant is sleeping in a car seat in a laundry room, when it isn't eating and has a head injury for 4days {among other things}. NOW FOR THE GOOD PART he admitted to all these gory details a baby is dead and HE'S OUT OF PRISON living with the family who raised him who currently have his sister small children living with them!!!!!!!!! Things were to rough for him in prison evidentally.{Those people aren't defenseless}. I don't know why the justice system can't understand why people don't have faith in it anymore. It shouldn't matter how backed up the courts are people charged with murder with the amount of PROOF in this case should be in prison no matter what. Let him get the obvious therapy {clinical and physical}he needs while there.

I hate to burst your moronic little bubble, but the bones of infants are nothing like those of an adult; and the skullbone, as you know, does not even fuse completely together from months to years. Even when a toddler might break a bone; they are called "greenstick" because they react just as a green twig - and they give quite a bit before they break.It is entirely possible that no one noticed a broken rib on this infant - and I for one am tired of everyone claiming to "KNOW" facts that they don't know; and facts that weren't even reported. None of these kinds of "details" matter, in fact, I find it increasingly disrepectful that so many are willing to speculate about this infants injuries - all the arguing is very, very troublesome. She wasn't a piece of furniture, you know.Can any of you wait until the whole story comes out and the facts are all revealed, or all you only interested in the sensationalism of this death?

Hate to burst your moronic little bubble too, but the facts that I have came from the medical examiner`s report. So some of the facts are out there rather you want to believe them or not is your choice. And dont sit here and try to explain about infant`s bones or what ever else you want to try and act educated about, I took child development I know alittle bit about that also, so bite it. Why dont you re-read what was in the paper, what he admitted to doing, what was done to that lille girl before her death left marks on her. So go crawl back under the rock you came out from before you started to babble on here.

It is true that babies bones are soft and so is their skull but these injuries are still painfull, there was swelling, and putting a tube in a babies throat to make it eat can cause fluid in it's lungs. With all these injuries it's no wonder it didn't want to eat.

Actually, he will get his in the jail. you know, that they hate someone that inmates HATE baby killers. I think the best punishment, would be to set him loose in a room and let the family take care of him their own way!

I know the mother of Autumn, and took care of her as a child..she has a wonderful family, with great morals, and I know, that she was raised with gentleness and kindness.

The question isnt how she was raised, it`s if she knew the baby was injured and decided to defend and hang by the KILLERS side.It doesnt matter how nice and quiet he was, look at what he did, this makes him a killer, anyway you look at it, not a nice friendly man. Is it really true this KILLER is out of jail?? WOW what is this state turning into. What did he do cry on the judges shoulder?

Actually, he will get his in the jail. you know, that they hate someone that inmates HATE baby killers. I think the best punishment, would be to set him loose in a room and let the family take care of him their own way!

These days many prisoners are kept in isolation for their own safety. As far as the families go, they seem to be supporting this couple.

It also concerns me how low the bond was for this type of crime. It's very odd. There is very little information in the media so far either. I guess they don't think Autumn is newsworthy?

My husband and I did not believe it when we were told a couple days ago that Joe was back home with the Browns released from prison until trial. Now we are hearing that could take a very long time as the courts schedules are over booked. I can only imagine how that will affect the families of these two peoples lives as well as the community.It is true that the Browns currently are raising Joes sisters children and while they are young they are not infants although I don't know if that should matter at this point if investigation of the older child isn't complete yet. We feel shocked as well as concern for these two families.

My husband and I did not believe it when we were told a couple days ago that Joe was back home with the Browns released from prison until trial. Now we are hearing that could take a very long time as the courts schedules are over booked. I can only imagine how that will affect the families of these two peoples lives as well as the community.It is true that the Browns currently are raising Joes sisters children and while they are young they are not infants although I don't know if that should matter at this point if investigation of the older child isn't complete yet. We feel shocked as well as concern for these two families.

You're right, these two families are changed forever. They need all the kindness and prayers they can get.

I hate to burst your moronic little bubble, but the bones of infants are nothing like those of an adult; and the skullbone, as you know, does not even fuse completely together from months to years. Even when a toddler might break a bone; they are called "greenstick" because they react just as a green twig - and they give quite a bit before they break.It is entirely possible that no one noticed a broken rib on this infant - and I for one am tired of everyone claiming to "KNOW" facts that they don't know; and facts that weren't even reported. None of these kinds of "details" matter, in fact, I find it increasingly disrepectful that so many are willing to speculate about this infants injuries - all the arguing is very, very troublesome. She wasn't a piece of furniture, you know.Can any of you wait until the whole story comes out and the facts are all revealed, or all you only interested in the sensationalism of this death?

If you break a rib or any bone for that matter you will see a bruise and the facts were revealed! It said it was ruled a homicide and Autumn had her head beaten in! maybe YOU should get the facts straight because the paper said that she was beaten! i dont know what more of the story you need to hear.

I have a 2 1/2yr old little girl. I went threw the screaming colic and the up all nights and the hasn't eaten in 2 days....all by myself! He had his girlfriend and parents there. He has NO excuse for forcing anything down an infants throat, or hitting a 2month old, what response did he think he would get out of that? How do you not know that your child has a broken rib, for a week? That’s just bad parenting. And he has become just a shamefully bad person. 20 years in prison isn't enough! You don't go into parenting knowing what to expect or how you really handle situations, or even how to get past the moments you think at the time you can't climb over. You get a damn ladder. It's not a matter of "how do I do this" (boo-hoo) you find a way, make it work and get threw it so your family can grow and everyone goes to sleep healthy and you know your doing the best you can for your children. It makes me physically sick to read what little details are in this article, he has to have some kind of mental condition to be able to do this to such an innocent infant. I knew Joe Brown, I went to high school with him. We were friends, he was a really nice guy. If they would do it, I would fully support the death penalty! This is a truly tragic story, I am sorry for all touched by it.

I don't think anyone needs to worry about the amount of bail; it's obvious he'll be found guilty.Judging from the comments, there are people here capable of tremendous hatred; wishing harm against anyone is pretty sick, in my opinion.It's clear that the parents are young and immature for the stated ages; possibly had suffered abuse as children themselves; at least the accused - where were all the outcry's then?I am not defending this horrible act, but feel it's more positive an impact to feel a profound sadness rather than hate - and then ask ourselves as a society, what we can do to prevent this in the future; this is the second or third death of an innocent at the hands of a parent.Men typically aren't picking up the phone and asking for help with anger issues; it's funny how we condemn someone like him so easily, yet, carry on the stigma against any man who may ask for help ahead of time - it's just not a "manly" thing to do. It has to be made available and then, it a has to be accepted as a positive rather than a negative; also, who is to say that this man didn't want help at some point? Did he have any insurance to buy some?Really, we don't know the whole story, only the results of the end of the story for him. I'm sure he's going to be spending at least twenty years in prison if not more. He has a lot to learn from his horrible act; I doubt he even ealizes just how horrible his situation really is.I would guess that neither parent was made aware of the law that stated the baby could be given to the state within it's first month - maybe these facts should be given to parents as they leave the hospital. We have a lot of work to do as a society to stop this sort of madness - venting with hatred and death wishes isn't going to change a darned thing.

As I was reading all the comments, I started to wonder "who is this Barbra everyone is yelling at?"......found you!Please stop writing.You just used the word "funny" to explain the sociological impact this has had on a small community. A 2 moth old baby died (not a puppy) and people are angry at the cause (her father). We know or knew him, and if they didn't, they need to feel like her death isn't just passed off as a "He's the victim" situation, he is the murderer, Not the victim. We CAN blame him, no matter the situation; it was him who tortured an innocent baby.We with children are particularly horrified by the way this happened, it wasn't an accident.Who condemns men asking for help? Would you? Just as we as a community feel for this little girl, we/they (family, friends, the state) would have helped if asked. And if they didn't know about the "baby safe haven" they didn't go to: a hospital, a birthing class, a parenting class, a supermarket, an OB-GYN, a gym, any public place within the great state of VT. They do have you sign paperwork before you leave the hospital, saying that you read all the packets of papers they give you (including, but not limited to...the Baby safe haven act), and you get to bring it home.....so your right, they might not have known about that law! "We" as a community should do more...And as venting might not change a thing, telling people they shouldn't blame the man who admitted to "hitting the child on top of the head three times with a closed fist when she wouldn't eat" is really making your argument hold water.I don't know you; you may be a lovely lady. But please don't be so naive about people and their "intentions"

I have never advocated defending anyone.Men are not encouraged to ask for help.Most of them, when they want help, cannot afford it.I have never made a statement asking people they shouldn't blame tha man.This is a sample of mass hysteria and does nothing. Nothing is going to change by "venting".You are wrong to ask me or anyone else to stop writing.

But venting I think just lets us release how we feel.Let` us put out thoughts out there. But he is a murderer and does not deserve to be out free right now either. You just seem to be to caring for him, or at least thats how your words sound.

It is interesting to read this post and all of the responses. There are some interesting ideas and opinions. I am wondering, though, why this post as well as other posts end up with name calling? Convincing others of your opinion doesn't need to involve insults.

I believe we are all to blame, we have become a complacient society, I remember a time when it took "A village to raise a child", where you weren't afraid to reprimand a child, for crossing the street without looking, now you can get sued or threatened by the parents. It's become easier to look the other way. What truly frightens me, is Vermont's judicial system, was'nt it just last year where one of our "Wonderful, Highly Educated" judges sentenced a child molester to three months prison time? And now a judge has granted bail of $50,000 to a confessed child murderer. I think it's time we all voiced our concerns, and not keep quiet any longer.

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